[WC] World Cup 2010 - General Talk Thread (26 Viewers)

Yamen

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Apr 20, 2007
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Kudos to the Slovaks. They sure got it right and put on a good show. Italy on the other hand played each game with over confidence and didn't learn from the lesson of each game. On the contrary they kept on going at it wit hthe same lame attitude unfortunately.

I like that this WC is showing that no nation has any advantage on the other in what so ever. 11 men vs 11 men and that's about it.

It still sucks to see the big giants depart this way and sure some more will follow on the next round.
 

.zero

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Aug 8, 2006
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They deserved to go out. No question.

Take that FIGC.
:tup:

Spain or Brazil, I really can't see anybody else taking this. Hopefully Holland will do well though.
I think its still anyones tourney

I'm glad Lippi is gone, along with his hard on for Iaquinta.
I still have mine, when is this stuff supposed to wear off?

Lippi and I took the same thing at the same time

The elimination is ALL Lippi.

Yes, they really lacked quality, but even with the team he had at his disposal, the team he chose actually, he could have done more regarding motivation. He could have done more regarding tactics, players etc, and use those who actually had a good/great season.

The last 10-15 minutes showed that even with this seriously weak squad, Italy could have easily passed this group. Lippi fucked it up. Badly.
Exactly

The product on the field/result are a direct reflection of his decision making
 

Mohad

The Ocean Star
May 20, 2009
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I think this World Cup has shown a new mentality to football teams, which actually isn't new. Back in the olden times, teams played with this much grit and passion for each other, and for that shirt and country.

Time to go back to playing with a sense of pride and not because you are a megastar in the world's game.
 

icemaη

Rab's Husband - The Regista
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Aug 27, 2008
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Prandelli has his work cut out.

The players had no clue what to do in there. Lippi takes a lot of rap for this performance. He didn't have to play Gattuso who hasn't looked fit all season. He played Marchisio out of position in both the matches. Actually, if he had used the players at his disposal well, he might actually have at least made it out of this group.

I'll just say what I have said for quite some time. Lippi is old and delusional. Thanks for everything you have done for Italy and Juve. I'm happy to see the back of you. Please don't come any where near Juventus.
 

cimenk

Senior Member
Jul 23, 2008
3,129
Just watched the dire match and I'm shocked Marchetti was picked over players like Amelia, Abiati etc etc.

For all three goals a top draw keeper would have saved them all.

AND he must be the single slowest keeper in world football, even bloody Chimenti can come off the line quicker than him!
And how Storari not chosen to WC while some people here said he is one of the best GK in Serie A last season.

De Rossi sucked too. Look so slow in the game. He can be blamed for 2 goals. the first goal from his wrong pass and the third goal when he failed to track back the goal scorer
 

MikeM

Footballing Hipster celebrating 4th place with Tuz
Sep 21, 2008
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how about we stop flaming for a little while and realise slovakia played to win..they played better than italy played worst
Ya Slovakia played fantastic. They realized all they had to do was run into our box and they'd be completely unmarked. What a performance by them!
 

.zero

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Aug 8, 2006
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cimenk

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Jul 23, 2008
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if pepe is supposed to be the answer to our problems then fuck, lets just skip to the year 2022
So is Krasic the answer of our problem?

He played no better than Pepe in this WC. Pepe definitely one of the good performer for Italy in this WC if you want to judge him from this WC. There's more player in Italy who played worse than him
 

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